How many syllables in "joyless"?

"joyless" has 2 lettergrepen (joy - less).

How to divide "joyless"?

"joyless" divides into 2 parts: joy · less.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"joyless": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:joy·less

Hoofdklemtoon

JOY-less(joy · less)● ○

Stress in "joyless" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenjoy·less

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How many syllables in "joyless"?: "joyless" has 2 lettergrepen (joy - less).
How to divide "joyless"?: "joyless" divides into 2 parts: joy · less.
Where is the stress in "joyless"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "joyless"?: Say each syllable slowly (joy... less) and listen on SayItVid.